Sunday, May 31, 2009
Hidden in My Heart
"And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you." (Ephesians 4:32; NKJV)
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Sunday Morning Starters
Be on time tomorrow.
Stay in your seat.
Follow along in your personal Bible.
Give the Father your best.
Look unto Jesus.
Allow the Spirit to comfort you.
Jason Cicero
Stay in your seat.
Follow along in your personal Bible.
Give the Father your best.
Look unto Jesus.
Allow the Spirit to comfort you.
Jason Cicero
Friday, May 29, 2009
For Obedience to the Faith
Song: Faith Is The Victory
Scripture: Romans 1:1-7
The charge to be obedient to the faith opens and closes the letter to the Romans. It serves as book ends, if you will. It is the will of Heaven for each of us to trust and obey.
Romans 1:5 - "Through Him we have received grace and apostleship for obedience to the faith among all nations for His name..."
Romans 16:26 - "...but now made manifest, and by the prophetic Scriptures made known to all nations, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, for obedience to the faith..."
Trust and obey the Lord Jesus!
Jason Cicero
Scripture: Romans 1:1-7
The charge to be obedient to the faith opens and closes the letter to the Romans. It serves as book ends, if you will. It is the will of Heaven for each of us to trust and obey.
Romans 1:5 - "Through Him we have received grace and apostleship for obedience to the faith among all nations for His name..."
Romans 16:26 - "...but now made manifest, and by the prophetic Scriptures made known to all nations, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, for obedience to the faith..."
Trust and obey the Lord Jesus!
Jason Cicero
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Which Will You Be
Song: Faith Is The Victory
Scripture: Acts 28:17-24
After Paul arrived in Rome he called the leaders of the Jews together. He told them of his predicament. He then "explained and solemnly testified of the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus from both the Law of Moses and the prophets, from morning till evening" (Acts 28:23). The reaction was common. "And some were persuaded by the things which were spoken, and some disbelieved" (Acts 28:24).
Which will you be? A believer or an unbeliever? Will you be persuaded by the Law and the prophets concerning Jesus or will you depart unbelieving?
Read the Word! Consider the Word! Believe the Word!
Jason Cicero
Scripture: Acts 28:17-24
After Paul arrived in Rome he called the leaders of the Jews together. He told them of his predicament. He then "explained and solemnly testified of the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus from both the Law of Moses and the prophets, from morning till evening" (Acts 28:23). The reaction was common. "And some were persuaded by the things which were spoken, and some disbelieved" (Acts 28:24).
Which will you be? A believer or an unbeliever? Will you be persuaded by the Law and the prophets concerning Jesus or will you depart unbelieving?
Read the Word! Consider the Word! Believe the Word!
Jason Cicero
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
I Believe God
Song: Trust And Obey
Scripture: Acts 27:21-26
While traveling to Rome a tempest threatened the lives of all aboard the ship. An angel appeared to Paul to tell him not to be afraid. He would appear before Caesar. No life aboard the ship would be lost. Paul responded to this news from above with these words for those on the ship: "Therefore take heart, men, for I believe God that it will be just as it was told me" (Acts 27:25).
God is there. He is trustworthy. He has spoken.
Read His word. Believe His word. Act accordingly.
Jason Cicero
Scripture: Acts 27:21-26
While traveling to Rome a tempest threatened the lives of all aboard the ship. An angel appeared to Paul to tell him not to be afraid. He would appear before Caesar. No life aboard the ship would be lost. Paul responded to this news from above with these words for those on the ship: "Therefore take heart, men, for I believe God that it will be just as it was told me" (Acts 27:25).
God is there. He is trustworthy. He has spoken.
Read His word. Believe His word. Act accordingly.
Jason Cicero
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
I Myself Thought
Song: Do All In The Name Of The Lord
Scripture: Acts 26:1-11
King Agrippa permitted Paul to speak for himself. As Paul spoke concerning the accusations of the Jews, he recapped his life for Agrippa. He spoke of his youth, his nation, and his religion. Paul pointed out that all knew of his faithfulness as a Pharisee.
"Indeed, I myself thought I must do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth" (Acts 26:9).
It is possible to believe something to be true that is false. It is possible to do many things believing them to be good that are in truth, evil. It is possible to be wrong.
Jesus set Paul apart to open the eyes of the Gentiles (Acts 26:18). Before Paul went to the Gentiles he had his own eyes opened by Jesus. Maybe I need my eyes opened to something...
Jason Cicero
Scripture: Acts 26:1-11
King Agrippa permitted Paul to speak for himself. As Paul spoke concerning the accusations of the Jews, he recapped his life for Agrippa. He spoke of his youth, his nation, and his religion. Paul pointed out that all knew of his faithfulness as a Pharisee.
"Indeed, I myself thought I must do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth" (Acts 26:9).
It is possible to believe something to be true that is false. It is possible to do many things believing them to be good that are in truth, evil. It is possible to be wrong.
Jesus set Paul apart to open the eyes of the Gentiles (Acts 26:18). Before Paul went to the Gentiles he had his own eyes opened by Jesus. Maybe I need my eyes opened to something...
Jason Cicero
Monday, May 25, 2009
Freedom is Not Free
Song: What Did He Do?
Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18
On this Memorial Day we remember the American men and women who died while in military service. In America we enjoy a number of political freedoms. Memorial Day reminds us that freedom is not free.
The Scriptures speak of freedom from sin, death, and the fear of death. This freedom is not free either. Spiritual freedom comes at great cost to God.
"14 Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. 16 For indeed He does not give aid to angels, but He does give aid to the seed of Abraham. 17 Therefore, in all things He had to be made like His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. 18 For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted." (Hebrews 2:14-18; NKJV)
Jason Cicero
Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18
On this Memorial Day we remember the American men and women who died while in military service. In America we enjoy a number of political freedoms. Memorial Day reminds us that freedom is not free.
The Scriptures speak of freedom from sin, death, and the fear of death. This freedom is not free either. Spiritual freedom comes at great cost to God.
"14 Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. 16 For indeed He does not give aid to angels, but He does give aid to the seed of Abraham. 17 Therefore, in all things He had to be made like His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. 18 For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted." (Hebrews 2:14-18; NKJV)
Jason Cicero
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Hidden in My Heart
"Come now, and let us reason together," Says the LORD, "Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool." (Isaiah 1:18; NKJV)
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Sunday Morning Starters
"The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen." (2 Corinthians 13:14; NKJV)
Experience His grace...
Receive His love...
Commune with Him...
Jason Cicero
Experience His grace...
Receive His love...
Commune with Him...
Jason Cicero
Friday, May 22, 2009
I Appeal to Caesar
Song: King Most High
Scripture: Acts 25
Paul was a Roman citizen and often exercised the rights of being a citizen of the Roman empire. As Christians we serve a higher calling. Jesus is our King. Our Kingdom is not of this world. Our King has given us the liberty to live and move and work within the places in which we enjoy citizenship. Paul exercised his rights as a Roman citizen in order to further the gospel. His Roman citizenship opened doors for him to share Christ.
Use your rights a citizen to further the gospel to His glory and praise!
Jason Cicero
Scripture: Acts 25
Paul was a Roman citizen and often exercised the rights of being a citizen of the Roman empire. As Christians we serve a higher calling. Jesus is our King. Our Kingdom is not of this world. Our King has given us the liberty to live and move and work within the places in which we enjoy citizenship. Paul exercised his rights as a Roman citizen in order to further the gospel. His Roman citizenship opened doors for him to share Christ.
Use your rights a citizen to further the gospel to His glory and praise!
Jason Cicero
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Righteousness, Self-Control, and the Judgment to Come
Song: Jesus Is Coming Soon
Scripture: Acts 24:22-27
"And after some days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, he sent for Paul and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. Now as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, 'Go away for now; when I have a convenient time I will call for you'" (Acts 24:24-25).
Righteousness - in the the broad sense, the state of him who is such as he ought to be (Thayer's).
Self-control - having power over self; a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:23).
Judgment to Come - a matter to be judicially decided, a lawsuit, a case in court (Thayer's).
Jason Cicero
Scripture: Acts 24:22-27
"And after some days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, he sent for Paul and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. Now as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, 'Go away for now; when I have a convenient time I will call for you'" (Acts 24:24-25).
Righteousness - in the the broad sense, the state of him who is such as he ought to be (Thayer's).
Self-control - having power over self; a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:23).
Judgment to Come - a matter to be judicially decided, a lawsuit, a case in court (Thayer's).
Jason Cicero
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
In All Good Conscience
Song: The Precious Book Divine
Scripture: Acts 23:1
Then Paul, looking earnestly at the council, said, "Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day" (Acts 23:1).
The conscience is that part of your mind that prompts you to do what you believe to be right and that keeps you from doing what you believe to be wrong. One's conscience does not determine what is right and wrong. It simply prompts one to act in accordance with whatever standard of right and wrong one accepts.
Living "in all good conscience" is not enough.
Jason Cicero
Scripture: Acts 23:1
Then Paul, looking earnestly at the council, said, "Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day" (Acts 23:1).
The conscience is that part of your mind that prompts you to do what you believe to be right and that keeps you from doing what you believe to be wrong. One's conscience does not determine what is right and wrong. It simply prompts one to act in accordance with whatever standard of right and wrong one accepts.
Living "in all good conscience" is not enough.
Jason Cicero
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Why Are You Waiting?
Song: Trust And Obey
Scripture: Acts 22:1-16
If Paul's sins were washed away on the road to Damascus, why did Ananias say these words to him three days later: "And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord" (Acts 22:16)?
Jason Cicero
Scripture: Acts 22:1-16
If Paul's sins were washed away on the road to Damascus, why did Ananias say these words to him three days later: "And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord" (Acts 22:16)?
Jason Cicero
Monday, May 18, 2009
The Will of the Lord Be Done!
Song: I Surrender All
Scripture: Acts 21:7-14
Paul has arrived in Caesarea. A prophet named Agabus has come down to speak to him. Agabus warns Paul of what awaits him in Jerusalem. Paul's company and the Caesareans begin begging him not to go up to Jerusalem. Then Paul answered, "What do you mean by weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus" (Acts 21:13). Because of Paul's faith his brethren stop their begging and finish their speaking with these words: "The will of the Lord be done" (Acts 21:14).
The Lord has a will. It is to be done in Heaven and on Earth. I am to conform my will to His. My heart and my prayer is to be, "The will of the Lord be done!"
Jason Cicero
Scripture: Acts 21:7-14
Paul has arrived in Caesarea. A prophet named Agabus has come down to speak to him. Agabus warns Paul of what awaits him in Jerusalem. Paul's company and the Caesareans begin begging him not to go up to Jerusalem. Then Paul answered, "What do you mean by weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus" (Acts 21:13). Because of Paul's faith his brethren stop their begging and finish their speaking with these words: "The will of the Lord be done" (Acts 21:14).
The Lord has a will. It is to be done in Heaven and on Earth. I am to conform my will to His. My heart and my prayer is to be, "The will of the Lord be done!"
Jason Cicero
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Hidden in My Heart
"God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord." (1 Corinthians 1:9; NKJV)
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Sunday Morning Starters
Tomorrow we join the loud voice of Revelation 5:12.
"Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom, and strength and honor and glory and blessing!"
Will you lift your voice?
Jason Cicero
"Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom, and strength and honor and glory and blessing!"
Will you lift your voice?
Jason Cicero
Friday, May 15, 2009
Remember the Words of the Lord Jesus
Song: I Surrender All
Scripture: Acts 20:35
"...remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive" (Acts 20:35).
Words mean things. The words of Jesus are rich in meaning. Consider what these words of Jesus mean.
Remember - to exercise memory, recollect (Strong's).
Words - something said (Strong's).
Lord - supreme in authority, controller (Strong's).
More - more (in a greater degree) (Strong's).
Blessed - fortunate, well off (Strong's).
Give - to give something to some one (Thayer's).
Receive - to get hold of (Strong's).
Jason Cicero
Scripture: Acts 20:35
"...remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive" (Acts 20:35).
Words mean things. The words of Jesus are rich in meaning. Consider what these words of Jesus mean.
Remember - to exercise memory, recollect (Strong's).
Words - something said (Strong's).
Lord - supreme in authority, controller (Strong's).
More - more (in a greater degree) (Strong's).
Blessed - fortunate, well off (Strong's).
Give - to give something to some one (Thayer's).
Receive - to get hold of (Strong's).
Jason Cicero
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Fruits Worthy of Repentance
Song: Did You Repent?
Scripture: Acts 19:11-20
John the Baptist spoke of bearing "fruits worthy of repentance" (Matthew 3:8). Some in Asia took the concept to heart. "Also, many of those who had practiced magic brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all. And they counted up the value of them, and it totaled fifty thousand pieces of silver" (Acts 19:19). These new disciples eliminated any opportunity to return to their past life. This is repentance.
Jason Cicero
Scripture: Acts 19:11-20
John the Baptist spoke of bearing "fruits worthy of repentance" (Matthew 3:8). Some in Asia took the concept to heart. "Also, many of those who had practiced magic brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all. And they counted up the value of them, and it totaled fifty thousand pieces of silver" (Acts 19:19). These new disciples eliminated any opportunity to return to their past life. This is repentance.
Jason Cicero
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Showing from the Scriptures
Song: More About Jesus
Scripture: Acts 18:24-28
When Apollos arrived in Achaia "he vigorously refuted the Jews publicly, showing from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ" (Acts 18:28).
Apollos took the Scriptures and brought forth to view the truth that Jesus of Nazareth is the Christ of God.
Our work today is the same. The Scriptures speak of His person, His work, His love. Take the Scriptures and show folks what they need to see above all else...Jesus.
Jason Cicero
Scripture: Acts 18:24-28
When Apollos arrived in Achaia "he vigorously refuted the Jews publicly, showing from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ" (Acts 18:28).
Apollos took the Scriptures and brought forth to view the truth that Jesus of Nazareth is the Christ of God.
Our work today is the same. The Scriptures speak of His person, His work, His love. Take the Scriptures and show folks what they need to see above all else...Jesus.
Jason Cicero
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
The House of Jason
Song: I Want To Be A Worker
Scripture: Acts 17:5-9
Nothing more is known of Jason but what is revealed in Acts 17:5-9. Some angry Jews in Thessalonica believed Jason to be harboring them in his house. They dragged Jason and other brethren to the rulers of the city to accuse them of pledging allegiance to another besides Caesar.
I have had the opportunity to travel to India on two occasions. I was overwhelmed with a lesson that I did not have to travel to India to learn. If you have a house, you are blessed. Use your house to the glory of God. "The house of Jason" was attacked because "the Jews who were not persuaded" believed Jason to be using his house to harbor those who were "saying there is another king - Jesus" (Acts 17:5, 7).
How do others see us using our houses?
Jason Cicero
Scripture: Acts 17:5-9
Nothing more is known of Jason but what is revealed in Acts 17:5-9. Some angry Jews in Thessalonica believed Jason to be harboring them in his house. They dragged Jason and other brethren to the rulers of the city to accuse them of pledging allegiance to another besides Caesar.
I have had the opportunity to travel to India on two occasions. I was overwhelmed with a lesson that I did not have to travel to India to learn. If you have a house, you are blessed. Use your house to the glory of God. "The house of Jason" was attacked because "the Jews who were not persuaded" believed Jason to be using his house to harbor those who were "saying there is another king - Jesus" (Acts 17:5, 7).
How do others see us using our houses?
Jason Cicero
Monday, May 11, 2009
The Faith and Growth
Song: To God Be The Glory
Scripture: Acts 16:1-5
"So the churches were strengthened in the faith, and increased in number daily" (Acts 16:5).
The first churches were...
1. Were Strengthened in the Faith. There is my personal faith and there is the revealed "faith which was once for all delivered to the saints" (Jude 3). I am to be strengthened in "the faith" and I am to encourage by brothers and sisters in Christ to be strengthened in "the faith" too.
2. Increased in Number Daily. Heaven is not content with it's population. It would see it's population increase. Daily.
The first churches were strengthened in the faith and increased in number daily. What about us?
Jason Cicero
Scripture: Acts 16:1-5
"So the churches were strengthened in the faith, and increased in number daily" (Acts 16:5).
The first churches were...
1. Were Strengthened in the Faith. There is my personal faith and there is the revealed "faith which was once for all delivered to the saints" (Jude 3). I am to be strengthened in "the faith" and I am to encourage by brothers and sisters in Christ to be strengthened in "the faith" too.
2. Increased in Number Daily. Heaven is not content with it's population. It would see it's population increase. Daily.
The first churches were strengthened in the faith and increased in number daily. What about us?
Jason Cicero
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Hidden in My Heart
"...being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ..." (Philippians 1:6; NKJV)
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Sunday Morning Starters
"But there shall by no means enter it anything that defiles, or causes an abomination or a lie, but only those who are written in the Lamb's Book of Life" (Revelation 21:27; NKJV).
I do not wish to defile anything. I do not intend to cause an abomination or a lie. I long for my name to be in His book.
And so I worship...
Jason Cicero
I do not wish to defile anything. I do not intend to cause an abomination or a lie. I long for my name to be in His book.
And so I worship...
Jason Cicero
Friday, May 8, 2009
5 Necessary Ingredients for Unity
Song: Love One Another
Scripture: Acts 15
1. Dialogue
2. Individual Participation
3. Humility
4. Confidence in the Word of God
5. Love as the Motivation
Read Acts 15 and see these ingredients for unity come together to the glory of God.
Jason Cicero
Scripture: Acts 15
1. Dialogue
2. Individual Participation
3. Humility
4. Confidence in the Word of God
5. Love as the Motivation
Read Acts 15 and see these ingredients for unity come together to the glory of God.
Jason Cicero
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Through Many Tribulations
Song: No Tears In Heaven
Scripture: Acts 14:21-28
"And when they had preached the gospel to that city and made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch, strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, 'We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God'" (Acts 14:21-22).
Every Christian will enter the kingdom of God "through many tribulations" (Acts 14:22). "Tribulations" literally means "pressure." Vine says it refers to "anything that burdens the spirit." From Pentecost until Jesus comes again, the Dragon is making war with those who "keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ" (Revelation 12:17).
What shall we do? "Finally, brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might" (Ephesians 6:10).
Jason Cicero
Scripture: Acts 14:21-28
"And when they had preached the gospel to that city and made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch, strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, 'We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God'" (Acts 14:21-22).
Every Christian will enter the kingdom of God "through many tribulations" (Acts 14:22). "Tribulations" literally means "pressure." Vine says it refers to "anything that burdens the spirit." From Pentecost until Jesus comes again, the Dragon is making war with those who "keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ" (Revelation 12:17).
What shall we do? "Finally, brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might" (Ephesians 6:10).
Jason Cicero
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Serving Your Own Generation
Song: I Want To Be A Worker
Scripture: Acts 13:36
"For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God..." (Acts 13:36).
1. The truth is you can’t serve God in any other generation except your own!
2. Ministry must always be done in the context of the current generation and culture.
3. Whether we like it or not, we must minister to people in the culture as it really is, not in some past form that we may have idolized in our minds.
Jason Cicero
Scripture: Acts 13:36
"For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God..." (Acts 13:36).
1. The truth is you can’t serve God in any other generation except your own!
2. Ministry must always be done in the context of the current generation and culture.
3. Whether we like it or not, we must minister to people in the culture as it really is, not in some past form that we may have idolized in our minds.
Jason Cicero
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Give Glory to God
Song: Majesty
Scripture: Acts 12:20-24
"Then immediately an angel of the Lord struck him, because he did not give glory to God. And he was eaten by worms and died" (Acts 12:23).
Perhaps the chief end of man is to give glory to God. "If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him to it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen" (1 Peter 4:11).
Herod failed to glorify God and "he was eaten by worms and died." Ultimately, if we fail to glorify God we will spend eternity where the "worm does not die, And the fire is not quenched" (Mark 9:44, 46, 48). Let us be about the business of glorifying God in all that we think, say, and do.
Jason Cicero
Scripture: Acts 12:20-24
"Then immediately an angel of the Lord struck him, because he did not give glory to God. And he was eaten by worms and died" (Acts 12:23).
Perhaps the chief end of man is to give glory to God. "If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him to it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen" (1 Peter 4:11).
Herod failed to glorify God and "he was eaten by worms and died." Ultimately, if we fail to glorify God we will spend eternity where the "worm does not die, And the fire is not quenched" (Mark 9:44, 46, 48). Let us be about the business of glorifying God in all that we think, say, and do.
Jason Cicero
Monday, May 4, 2009
A Divine Calling
Song: Come To Jesus
Scripture: Acts 11:26
"...for a whole year they assembled with the church and taught a great many people. And the disciples were first called Christians at Antioch" (Acts 11:26).
The Greek word for "called" in Acts 11:26 is the word that refers to a divine calling. The disciples were first called "Christians" at Antioch by God Himself. "Christian" is the divine title to be applied to one who is centered on Christ.
God would have you be a Christian. He would have others call you a "Christian." To be one and to be called one is the will of Heaven for you.
Jason Cicero
Scripture: Acts 11:26
"...for a whole year they assembled with the church and taught a great many people. And the disciples were first called Christians at Antioch" (Acts 11:26).
The Greek word for "called" in Acts 11:26 is the word that refers to a divine calling. The disciples were first called "Christians" at Antioch by God Himself. "Christian" is the divine title to be applied to one who is centered on Christ.
God would have you be a Christian. He would have others call you a "Christian." To be one and to be called one is the will of Heaven for you.
Jason Cicero
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Hidden in My Heart
So we may boldly say: "The LORD is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?" (Hebrews 13:6; NKJV)
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Sunday Morning Starters
"Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread..." (Acts 20:7).
Where will you be tomorrow? Who will you be with? What will you be doing?
Jason Cicero
Where will you be tomorrow? Who will you be with? What will you be doing?
Jason Cicero
Friday, May 1, 2009
As Upon Us
Song: Blest Be The Tie
Scripture: Acts 10:44-48
The Holy Spirit fell on Cornelius and his household before they were baptized into Christ as a sign to the Apostles that God had accepted the Gentiles.
"Can anyone forbid water, that these should not be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?" (Acts 10:47)
Later Peter would explain that as he began to speak, "the Holy Spirit fell upon them, as upon us at the beginning" (Acts 11:15).
The Spirit fell on the Gentiles. The Gentiles were given the opportunity to have their sins washed away by the blood of the Lamb. The Jewish Christians accepted the will of Heaven. Together "they glorified God" (Acts 11:18).
Jason Cicero
Scripture: Acts 10:44-48
The Holy Spirit fell on Cornelius and his household before they were baptized into Christ as a sign to the Apostles that God had accepted the Gentiles.
"Can anyone forbid water, that these should not be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?" (Acts 10:47)
Later Peter would explain that as he began to speak, "the Holy Spirit fell upon them, as upon us at the beginning" (Acts 11:15).
The Spirit fell on the Gentiles. The Gentiles were given the opportunity to have their sins washed away by the blood of the Lamb. The Jewish Christians accepted the will of Heaven. Together "they glorified God" (Acts 11:18).
Jason Cicero
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